Amanda (2009 film) explained
| Amanda |
| Starring: | Ariana Dubynin
Randy Ryan
Amy Esacove
Doug Johnson
Faith Marie
Bill Bannister
Erin Raftery
Diane Timmerman
China Doll |
| Director: | Steve Marra |
| Producer: | Mark Agee
Steve Marra |
| Studio: | Adrenaline Motion Pictures |
| Runtime: | 84 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Music: | Phil Buckle
Michael Jan Levine |
Amanda is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by Steve Marra and starring Randy Ryan and Ariana Dubynin. The story takes place in Indianapolis, where movie was also shot.[1] [2] On October 4, 2009, it was released at the Louisville's International Festival of Film in the United States.[3]
Premise
Joe Bender (Randy Ryan) is a successful 40-year-old man. Joe meets his dream girl, Amanda (Ariana Dubynin), and he marries her. But when his new wife reveals a very deep, dark secret (she's a trans woman), Joe begins questioning the true meaning of love.[1]
Production
Production began on April 13, 2009. The budget was under $500,000.[4]
Cast
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
- Matthew W. Allen - Mr. McNamara's Driver
- Neil S. Bagadiong - Timid Man
- Bill Bannister - Bob Bender
- Tim Barrett - Park Mime
- Bruce Bennett - Elderly Man
- Tiffany Benedict Birkson - Woman Executive
- Tiffany Bullock - Escort date
- Mariah Daisy-Sharp - Little Katie
- China Doll - Ineeka
- Amy Esacove - Stacy[3]
- Richard Hayes - Convenience store clerk
- Lynda Lansdell 411 operator
Reception
Jenny Elig of Metromix wrote that the film "does its job well."[1]
Amanda won best feature film at the 2010 Canada International Film Festival.[5]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Watch 'Amanda,' see Indy. https://web.archive.org/web/20090923031916/http://indianapolis.metromix.com/movies/article/watch-amanda-see-indy/1467910/content. Elig. Jenny. Metromix. 2009-09-16. 2009-09-23. 2014-04-06.
- News: Lots of choices at Indy's 10-day film festival. Elig. Jenny. The Indianapolis Star. 2010-07-14. 2014-04-06.
- Web site: Amanda (2009) . . October 4, 2009 . August 8, 2019.
- News: Indianapolis is backdrop for new film. Olson. Scott. Indianapolis Business Journal. 2009-03-17. 2014-04-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20090703065027/http://news.ibj.com/ibjemg/ibjemails/2009_03_17_IBJDaily_Standard/Articles/33710.htm. 2009-07-03. dead.
- News: Rupert turns Rod Serling in spooky anthology series. O'Malley. Chris. Indianapolis Business Journal. 2013-09-19. 2014-04-06.
